Standen House and Garden

Standen is an Arts and Crafts family home, designed by Philip Webb. The house is one of the finest examples of Arts and Crafts workmanship, with Morris & Co. interiors creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The house is dressed for a weekend stay in 1925, so you can imagine you are a guest of the family.

This summer we'll be taking a light hearted look back to the 70s with 'Flower Power' at Standen; a season celebrating Standen’s 50 years in the care of the National Trust. With music on a Sunday afternoon in July and August and playful interpretations in the house. Fuzzy felt on the billiard table anyone? Starts Saturday 4 June – Sunday 30 October: 10am – 5pm.

Stroll around the Arts & Crafts inspired garden at Standen and find a rare collection of plants including ones grown by Margaret Beale.

Standen is great for a family day out, with something for everyone. Get involved with children's activities like '50 things to do before you're 11¾' , explore the garden and woodlands, or plan your school holiday adventures.

Spring is a great time to discover the garden and woodlands at Standen. See flowers beginning to emerge and the incredible display of bluebells in the woods. Download a walk online and enjoy the experience of spring across the estate.

To help you plan your visit, why not download our welcome map and estate walks leaflet?

Bring your dog for a walk at Standen and explore woodland paths. Dogs are also welcome in the formal garden so you can explore more with your four-legged friend.

Complete your day at Standen with a visit to the shop. You'll find a range of Arts & Crafts and Morris & Co. inspired gifts, textiles and ceramics, souvenirs and locally produced gifts so you can take a piece of Standen home with you.

An 18th-century barn is home to the Barn Café which is open for seasonal lunches, snacks, ice creams and drinks. Come and enjoy homemade cakes, some made with produce from our Kitchen Garden.

Philip Webb often drew inspiration from landscapes and historic buildings, and decided to preserve and incorporate some of the medieval farm buildings on the site into his design. Despite these historic influences, Standen was built as a thoroughly modern home, complete with central heating and electricity.

The Beales were one of a number of prominent non-conformist families from Birmingham, who had prospered during the city’s manufacturing boom, and dominated the social and business life of the city.